Social Mobility Commission
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Official feed of the Social Mobility Commission. We monitor progress towards improving social mobility in the UK & promote social mobility in England.
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New podcast: Who shapes the future?
Only 1 in 4 tech workers are women & just 9% are from low socio-economic backgrounds.
Resham Kotecha sits down with Claire Thorne (Tech She Can) to discuss how we tackle the tech skills gap & increase representation 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ltk9iV
Only 1 in 4 tech workers are women & just 9% are from low socio-economic backgrounds.
Resham Kotecha sits down with Claire Thorne (Tech She Can) to discuss how we tackle the tech skills gap & increase representation 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ltk9iV
State of the Nation 2025 reveals extreme differences in social mobility across the UK. Former mining and industrial areas face deep-rooted economic disadvantages – and some are falling further behind.
Read the full report: https://bit.ly/49mQmBG
Read the full report: https://bit.ly/49mQmBG
January 26, 2026 at 5:09 PM
State of the Nation 2025 reveals extreme differences in social mobility across the UK. Former mining and industrial areas face deep-rooted economic disadvantages – and some are falling further behind.
Read the full report: https://bit.ly/49mQmBG
Read the full report: https://bit.ly/49mQmBG
"‘Free school meals isn’t enough’ - Tech She Can co-CEO Claire Thorne discusses how social mobility data in State of the Nation is underpinning their outreach to priority schools.
Listen here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ltk9iV
Listen here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ltk9iV
January 23, 2026 at 4:17 PM
"‘Free school meals isn’t enough’ - Tech She Can co-CEO Claire Thorne discusses how social mobility data in State of the Nation is underpinning their outreach to priority schools.
Listen here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ltk9iV
Listen here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ltk9iV
“A lot of places are doing very well but smaller towns and more rural areas can't offer the same occupational, opportunities and, possibilities of progress.” Prof Anthony Heath reflects on his key takeaways from State of the Nation 2025.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
January 22, 2026 at 10:53 AM
“A lot of places are doing very well but smaller towns and more rural areas can't offer the same occupational, opportunities and, possibilities of progress.” Prof Anthony Heath reflects on his key takeaways from State of the Nation 2025.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
New podcast: Who shapes the future?
Only 1 in 4 tech workers are women & just 9% are from low socio-economic backgrounds.
Resham Kotecha sits down with Claire Thorne (Tech She Can) to discuss how we tackle the tech skills gap & increase representation 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ltk9iV
Only 1 in 4 tech workers are women & just 9% are from low socio-economic backgrounds.
Resham Kotecha sits down with Claire Thorne (Tech She Can) to discuss how we tackle the tech skills gap & increase representation 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ltk9iV
January 21, 2026 at 12:06 PM
New podcast: Who shapes the future?
Only 1 in 4 tech workers are women & just 9% are from low socio-economic backgrounds.
Resham Kotecha sits down with Claire Thorne (Tech She Can) to discuss how we tackle the tech skills gap & increase representation 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ltk9iV
Only 1 in 4 tech workers are women & just 9% are from low socio-economic backgrounds.
Resham Kotecha sits down with Claire Thorne (Tech She Can) to discuss how we tackle the tech skills gap & increase representation 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ltk9iV
Don’t miss your chance to sign up for our State of the Nation 2025 Webinar tomorrow for the opportunity to ask questions about the key findings from the report.
Join us tomorrow @ 2:30 pm.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
Join us tomorrow @ 2:30 pm.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
January 20, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Don’t miss your chance to sign up for our State of the Nation 2025 Webinar tomorrow for the opportunity to ask questions about the key findings from the report.
Join us tomorrow @ 2:30 pm.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
Join us tomorrow @ 2:30 pm.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
People need to feel a sense of belonging to where they live. Where there is a lack of community cohesion, there are seldom-reached people with unmet needs.
👉Read more in our Regional Insights report: https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
👉Read more in our Regional Insights report: https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
January 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM
People need to feel a sense of belonging to where they live. Where there is a lack of community cohesion, there are seldom-reached people with unmet needs.
👉Read more in our Regional Insights report: https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
👉Read more in our Regional Insights report: https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
What does State of the Nation 2025 reveal about social mobility in the UK?
Join Chair Alun Francis and our Evidence and Analysis Team on 21 January to find out — and bring your questions.
📅 2.30pm–3.30pm
📍 Online
Register: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
Join Chair Alun Francis and our Evidence and Analysis Team on 21 January to find out — and bring your questions.
📅 2.30pm–3.30pm
📍 Online
Register: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
January 16, 2026 at 1:45 PM
What does State of the Nation 2025 reveal about social mobility in the UK?
Join Chair Alun Francis and our Evidence and Analysis Team on 21 January to find out — and bring your questions.
📅 2.30pm–3.30pm
📍 Online
Register: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
Join Chair Alun Francis and our Evidence and Analysis Team on 21 January to find out — and bring your questions.
📅 2.30pm–3.30pm
📍 Online
Register: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
Reposted by Social Mobility Commission
Earlier this week we hosted a roundtable on social mobility in Liverpool City Region Combined Authority discussing how key, cross-sector organisations can work in partnership alongside the Social Mobility Commission to tackle regional disparities.
#PlaceBasedChange #ChangingLivesForGood
#PlaceBasedChange #ChangingLivesForGood
January 15, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Earlier this week we hosted a roundtable on social mobility in Liverpool City Region Combined Authority discussing how key, cross-sector organisations can work in partnership alongside the Social Mobility Commission to tackle regional disparities.
#PlaceBasedChange #ChangingLivesForGood
#PlaceBasedChange #ChangingLivesForGood
Three in four people see a large gap between social classes in the UK.
However inequality is seen as a less pressing concern than inflation, the economy and the NHS.
Find out how social mobility is perceived in the UK 👉 https://bit.ly/4oCzAmp
However inequality is seen as a less pressing concern than inflation, the economy and the NHS.
Find out how social mobility is perceived in the UK 👉 https://bit.ly/4oCzAmp
January 15, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Three in four people see a large gap between social classes in the UK.
However inequality is seen as a less pressing concern than inflation, the economy and the NHS.
Find out how social mobility is perceived in the UK 👉 https://bit.ly/4oCzAmp
However inequality is seen as a less pressing concern than inflation, the economy and the NHS.
Find out how social mobility is perceived in the UK 👉 https://bit.ly/4oCzAmp
The UK has similar levels of upward occupational mobility as other European countries. But as growth in professional and managerial jobs slows, this is decreasing across the UK and Europe.
How does social mobility in the UK compare to other countries? 👉 https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
How does social mobility in the UK compare to other countries? 👉 https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
January 14, 2026 at 5:07 PM
The UK has similar levels of upward occupational mobility as other European countries. But as growth in professional and managerial jobs slows, this is decreasing across the UK and Europe.
How does social mobility in the UK compare to other countries? 👉 https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
How does social mobility in the UK compare to other countries? 👉 https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
These cities show a sign of hope in the future of social mobility and levelling the playing field across the UK.
👉You can find out more in State of the Nation 2025 report bit.ly/3YxBycS
👉You can find out more in State of the Nation 2025 report bit.ly/3YxBycS
January 13, 2026 at 8:49 AM
These cities show a sign of hope in the future of social mobility and levelling the playing field across the UK.
👉You can find out more in State of the Nation 2025 report bit.ly/3YxBycS
👉You can find out more in State of the Nation 2025 report bit.ly/3YxBycS
🚀New research reveals hubs for innovation and growth emerging across the UK beyond London
Our Innovation and Growth index highlights cities like Aberdeen, Bristol, Brighton, Edinburgh, Oxford and Reading as magnets for international business and professional jobs.
Our Innovation and Growth index highlights cities like Aberdeen, Bristol, Brighton, Edinburgh, Oxford and Reading as magnets for international business and professional jobs.
January 13, 2026 at 8:48 AM
🚀New research reveals hubs for innovation and growth emerging across the UK beyond London
Our Innovation and Growth index highlights cities like Aberdeen, Bristol, Brighton, Edinburgh, Oxford and Reading as magnets for international business and professional jobs.
Our Innovation and Growth index highlights cities like Aberdeen, Bristol, Brighton, Edinburgh, Oxford and Reading as magnets for international business and professional jobs.
Poor transport in areas of persistent disadvantage is a barrier to social mobility.
Our Regional Insights report sets out 4 recommendations to better connect people to opportunities 👉 https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
Our Regional Insights report sets out 4 recommendations to better connect people to opportunities 👉 https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
January 12, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Poor transport in areas of persistent disadvantage is a barrier to social mobility.
Our Regional Insights report sets out 4 recommendations to better connect people to opportunities 👉 https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
Our Regional Insights report sets out 4 recommendations to better connect people to opportunities 👉 https://bit.ly/48iuLbL
How is Britain performing on social mobility?
Join us on 21 Jan to hear @FrancisAlun and our team share findings from State of the Nation 2025, the most comprehensive analysis of social mobility in the UK.
📷Tues 21 Jan, 2.30pm
📷Webinar
Register now: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
Join us on 21 Jan to hear @FrancisAlun and our team share findings from State of the Nation 2025, the most comprehensive analysis of social mobility in the UK.
📷Tues 21 Jan, 2.30pm
📷Webinar
Register now: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
January 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
How is Britain performing on social mobility?
Join us on 21 Jan to hear @FrancisAlun and our team share findings from State of the Nation 2025, the most comprehensive analysis of social mobility in the UK.
📷Tues 21 Jan, 2.30pm
📷Webinar
Register now: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
Join us on 21 Jan to hear @FrancisAlun and our team share findings from State of the Nation 2025, the most comprehensive analysis of social mobility in the UK.
📷Tues 21 Jan, 2.30pm
📷Webinar
Register now: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
How is Britain performing on social mobility?
Join us on 21 Jan to hear @FrancisAlun and our team share findings from State of the Nation 2025, the most comprehensive analysis of social mobility in the UK.
📷Tues 21 Jan, 2.30pm
📷Webinar
Register now: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
Join us on 21 Jan to hear @FrancisAlun and our team share findings from State of the Nation 2025, the most comprehensive analysis of social mobility in the UK.
📷Tues 21 Jan, 2.30pm
📷Webinar
Register now: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
January 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
How is Britain performing on social mobility?
Join us on 21 Jan to hear @FrancisAlun and our team share findings from State of the Nation 2025, the most comprehensive analysis of social mobility in the UK.
📷Tues 21 Jan, 2.30pm
📷Webinar
Register now: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
Join us on 21 Jan to hear @FrancisAlun and our team share findings from State of the Nation 2025, the most comprehensive analysis of social mobility in the UK.
📷Tues 21 Jan, 2.30pm
📷Webinar
Register now: https://bit.ly/4juqZAZ
State of the Nation 2025 shows a complex picture of opportunity for young people. The gap between socio-economic backgrounds has widened, with professional families benefiting most. We must ensure equal opportunity to professional opportunities, regardless of background.
January 8, 2026 at 11:52 AM
State of the Nation 2025 shows a complex picture of opportunity for young people. The gap between socio-economic backgrounds has widened, with professional families benefiting most. We must ensure equal opportunity to professional opportunities, regardless of background.
You can explore all of our reccomendations in our Regional Insights Report 👉 bit.ly/48iuLbL
January 7, 2026 at 2:29 PM
You can explore all of our reccomendations in our Regional Insights Report 👉 bit.ly/48iuLbL
Rural areas across the UK face declining opportunities for young people. Long distances to further education and high-skilled jobs, combined with expensive travel costs, mean young people in rural communities risk falling further behind as the economy shifts.
January 7, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Rural areas across the UK face declining opportunities for young people. Long distances to further education and high-skilled jobs, combined with expensive travel costs, mean young people in rural communities risk falling further behind as the economy shifts.
Read more about what Liverpool City Region is doing to improve social mobility in our Regional Insights report bit.ly/4pmqhqV
January 6, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Read more about what Liverpool City Region is doing to improve social mobility in our Regional Insights report bit.ly/4pmqhqV
With the right support, young people can aspire to a career they may not have thought possible - Alex went from unemployment to a civil engineering placement through @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social Households into Work scheme.
January 6, 2026 at 10:46 AM
With the right support, young people can aspire to a career they may not have thought possible - Alex went from unemployment to a civil engineering placement through @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social Households into Work scheme.
For the first time State of the Nation 2025 uses international comparison to shed new light on the true picture of social mobility.
Find out how social mobility in the UK compares to other countries 👉 bit.ly/3YxBycS
Find out how social mobility in the UK compares to other countries 👉 bit.ly/3YxBycS
January 5, 2026 at 9:05 AM
For the first time State of the Nation 2025 uses international comparison to shed new light on the true picture of social mobility.
Find out how social mobility in the UK compares to other countries 👉 bit.ly/3YxBycS
Find out how social mobility in the UK compares to other countries 👉 bit.ly/3YxBycS
🎉Thank you to everyone who's engaged with our work this year.
We're taking a break over the festive period and will be back in January with more research and ideas for breaking down barriers to opportunity. Wishing you a restful season and a happy new year.
We're taking a break over the festive period and will be back in January with more research and ideas for breaking down barriers to opportunity. Wishing you a restful season and a happy new year.
December 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🎉Thank you to everyone who's engaged with our work this year.
We're taking a break over the festive period and will be back in January with more research and ideas for breaking down barriers to opportunity. Wishing you a restful season and a happy new year.
We're taking a break over the festive period and will be back in January with more research and ideas for breaking down barriers to opportunity. Wishing you a restful season and a happy new year.
Find out more about social mobility coniditoins in the UK by reading our State of the Nation 2025 report: bit.ly/3YxBycS
December 23, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Find out more about social mobility coniditoins in the UK by reading our State of the Nation 2025 report: bit.ly/3YxBycS
Rural areas across the UK face declining opportunities for young people. Long distances to further education and high-skilled jobs, combined with expensive travel costs, mean young people in rural communities risk falling further behind as the economy shifts.
December 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Rural areas across the UK face declining opportunities for young people. Long distances to further education and high-skilled jobs, combined with expensive travel costs, mean young people in rural communities risk falling further behind as the economy shifts.
The UK has similar levels of upward occupational mobility as other European countries. But as growth in professional jobs slows, upward mobility is decreasing across the UK and Europe.
How does #SocialMobility in the UK compare to other countries? 👉 https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
How does #SocialMobility in the UK compare to other countries? 👉 https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
December 22, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The UK has similar levels of upward occupational mobility as other European countries. But as growth in professional jobs slows, upward mobility is decreasing across the UK and Europe.
How does #SocialMobility in the UK compare to other countries? 👉 https://bit.ly/3YxBycS
How does #SocialMobility in the UK compare to other countries? 👉 https://bit.ly/3YxBycS